VA pauses contract cuts as department funding and staff get slashed

Published February 27, 2025 11:32am ET



The Department of Veterans Affairs halted its contract cuts after carrying out drastic cuts in funding and personnel.

Lawmakers and veterans service organizations confirmed to the Associated Press that the VA had paused billions of dollars in planned contract cuts after concerns were raised about the effect on veteran care.

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